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N146 BKU

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,611 mi
Last recorded73,611 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 BKU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,611 miles

some corrosion rear floors

some play both top strut mounts

windscreen marked

metal part of both rear flexes getting corroded

offside rear wheel bearing getting noisey

rear beam front bushes getting worn

Fail 12 May 2008 73,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear shocker mounting bushes getting worn.

Brake fluid level getting low and discoloured.

Centre section of exhasut blowing.

Front discs getting corroded.

Metal part of rear brake flexs getting corroded.

Off side front wishbone buhses getting worn.

Off side rear wheel bearing getting noisey.

Rear beam suspension beam mounting bushes getting worn.

Some play both front top strut mounts.

Window screen chiped.

Pass 2 May 2007 67,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,536 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 61,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N146 BKU is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N146 BKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N146 BKU registered?

N146 BKU is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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